In addition to his music, Jim Brickman also has written two books and hosts a weekly national radio show.

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"It's my favorite thing to do," he said during a phone interview promoting his show today at Reno's Pioneer Center. "I would rather be on stage than anywhere."

Brickman, a singer-songwriter-pianist whose hits date back to the mid-1990s, said touring also has a practical side. It introduces his material to newcomers and reminds longtime fans that he is still going strong. ...